September 11, 2011

September 7, 2011

As you may have heard, I’m running a half marathon on October 30. Here’s why:

1) It’s an idea I’ve been kicking around for awhile. I’ve done a couple of 10Ks, and I feel like I’m ready for the next thing. And when I found out that four of my friends were already registered, it seemed like a perfect opportunity.

2) I really need to get back to being healthy. After the Warrior Dash in April, I narrowed my focus to law school and the bar. I didn’t exercise. I ate out almost every day. I gained back most of the 12 pounds I was so proud of losing earlier in the year. My cholesterol officially sucks. I’ve noticed that I do better with a diet and exercise regime when I have a substantial goal in mind. “Lose X pounds” is okay, but I really kick it into gear to get ready for a Race Day.

3) I have a personal tradition of doing something I’ve never done before on my birthday. I’ve never done a half-marathon.

Last week, I poked around and found a good 9-week training program that I hope will get me in shape for the distance, but not kill me in the process. I feel myself slipping back into the fitness groove. The only problem so far is that I’m training for this thing during the dog days* of a Los Angeles summer. If I don’t get my miles in before 10am, it gets stupid hot in my little corner of town.

I’ve lost my gorram mind.

* I realized I didn’t know the origin of this phrase so I looked it up, and decided to share it with all of you. We’ve all learned something today.